How do I choose a solicitor who is safe, qualified and right for me?
The SRA or the Solicitor’s Regulatory Authority regulate or control who can call themselves a solicitor in the UK. You can check whether a solicitor is registered at the SRA website.
Only people The Solicitor’s Regulatory Authority approve can call themselves solicitors. There are several other types of legal advisor and these are both regulated and unregulated.
When a solicitor is registered with the SRA, it means they are appropriately qualified and must meet certain standards for professionalism and quality. They must also act ethically and follow SRA rules.
You can check if the law firm you plan to use is genuine and regulated by the SRA by the clickable SRA logo on their website. This tells you some important things:
- The firm is regulated by The SRA and must meet the high standards set.
- The firm is what it says it is. You can check this by clicking on the logo.
To read the SRA Guidance on selecting the right law professional for your needs, click here.